Flu season is back, and it's looking like it might be a rough one. The virus has changed a lot, making it harder for our bodies to fight it off. This means more people could get sick, and those who are more at risk might get really sick or even need to go to the hospital. The flu virus is a tricky
Flu season is here, and it's important to know how to protect yourself and others. The flu can be serious, causing millions of illnesses, hospitalizations, and even deaths each year. In New York City alone, thousands of people lose their lives to the flu and pneumonia combined every year. Last year,
The flu is back, and it's not playing nice. After a tough flu season last year, health experts are keeping a close eye on things. In the U. K. , flu cases are popping up early, especially among kids and young adults. Over in Japan, the flu has hit so hard that schools have had to close. So, what do
TikTok has become a major platform for health information, particularly in China. During flu season, when people are on the lookout for quick health advice, TikTok's short videos can shape their decisions. But how exactly does this happen? Researchers dug into this question by examining two key fac
The recent flu season was particularly tough on children. The flu season of 2024-2025 was the most severe in seven years. This flu season was a tough one for kids. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that at least 216 children lost their lives to the flu. This is the hig
This flu season has been particularly tough on California, with over 900 people losing their lives, including 15 children. This is one of the worst flu outbreaks in recent years. Most of those who died were over 64, but the number of children who have passed away is alarming. Four more kids died fro
This flu season is no joke. Hospitals across the US are packed with patients, and the numbers are staggering. In fact, more people are ending up in the hospital with flu than with Covid-19. It's a tough situation, especially for kids. Doctors are seeing a spike in serious brain issues, like swell
California is facing a tough flu season. The flu is making hospitals work hard. The flu is attacking California harder than it has in five years. Health experts are looking at the rate of positive flu tests in the state. Indeed the number of positive flu cases rea
This winter, the U. S. is battling a fierce flu outbreak Doctors' offices across the country are bustling with patients complaining of flu-like symptoms. It turns out this flu season is the worst in 15 years. The U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that last week, the nu
This winter, flu cases are skyrocketing, making it one of the toughest flu seasons in over a decade. Reports from February show that 43 states are experiencing high to very high flu activity. Doctors are seeing a lot of flu-like illnesses, with nearly 8% of visits related to the flu. This is the hig
